<p>i just have a general question about double majors. i am interested in studying music and possibly a science when i go to college.. i really want to continue music, even if i don't become a professional musician, just because i really love it and can't see myself without it. music has been a big part of my life and i definitely don't want to give it up. but i don't want to give up on academics either.. so i guess that's why i really want to study both areas.
but i was just wondering.. are there any benefits in working on two majors (like in the future i mean... post-undergrad, etc..)? just curious... thanks.</p>
<p>Well, I think you answered your initial question yourself. Though, I don't really see any way that a music degree is going to compliment a science degree or vice versa. They really are just separate fields and you'll eventually have to choose career-wise. It might be nice to be a scientist during the day and keep up your music by night.</p>
<p>Dual degrees are generally a great idea. Some double majors complement each other especially well, like math and business, psych and biology. But, they all demonstrate achievement in more than one area which can distinguish you from the crowd. It may not be necessary to have a double major; you can have a major and a minor.</p>
<p>It would be interesting to generate a list of pairs of majors/major-minor that are complementary.</p>
<p>Honestly, most of the people I know who have music as a second major have a science as their first major and they're planning on med school. It's definitely not uncommon. Go to college, study what you love and want to study, and prepare for what you want to do with your life. I don't have the most complementary major/major combination, I have no overlap in courses between the two, but I make it work, and I'm happy that I do.</p>